About This School
Canyon Middle School is located in Castro Valley, CA and is one of 2 middle schools in Castro Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1342 students in grades 6-8.
Canyon Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Canyon Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Canyon Middle School had an API growth score of 868 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Canyon Middle School's 2011 base score was 853 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Canyon Middle School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Canyon Middle School's students and teachers. more
Canyon Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Canyon Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Canyon Middle School had an API growth score of 868 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Canyon Middle School's 2011 base score was 853 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Canyon Middle School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Canyon Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Castro Valley Unified District Spending
$8,622Per Pupil
The Castro Valley Unified spends $8,622 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Castro Valley Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Creekside Middle School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Our Lady of Grace Catholic School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 2.3 miles |  |
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| All Saints Catholic School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Victory Academy 2.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Castro Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Canyon Middle School19600 Cull Canyon Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94552
(510) 538-8833
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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62%
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65%
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42%
Math
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61%
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66%
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42%
Language
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71%
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70%
state
45%
Mathematics
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75%
district
75%
state
51%
Reading
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71%
district
71%
state
47%
Spelling
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68%
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70%
state
59%
Algebra I
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90%
district
93%
state
77%
English Language Arts
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72%
district
71%
state
46%
Math
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54%
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57%
state
39%
Algebra I
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91%
district
80%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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67%
district
64%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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35%
district
32%
state
23%
Geometry
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98%
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98%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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63%
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55%
state
35%
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English Language Arts
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64%
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67%
state
47%
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Math
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62%
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64%
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44%
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Language
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67%
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69%
state
47%
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Mathematics
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70%
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73%
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52%
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Reading
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65%
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69%
state
49%
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Spelling
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67%
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71%
state
60%
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Algebra I
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97%
district
95%
state
80%
change 6%
English Language Arts
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68%
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71%
state
49%
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Math
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60%
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59%
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41%
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Algebra I
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70%
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60%
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42%
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English Language Arts
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64%
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66%
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45%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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59%
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50%
state
31%
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Geometry
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86%
district
85%
state
84%
change 3%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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61%
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59%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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65%
district
70%
state
52%
change 14%
English Language Arts
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73%
district
78%
state
52%
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Math
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70%
district
73%
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49%
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Algebra I
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98%
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97%
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81%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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70%
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73%
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54%
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Math
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47%
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50%
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43%
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Algebra I
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68%
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60%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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67%
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67%
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48%
General Mathematics
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44%
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43%
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30%
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Geometry
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100%
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87%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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68%
district
71%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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62%
district
60%
state
42%
Algebra I
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79%
district
42%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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44%
district
41%
state
26%
Geometry
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100%
district
45%
state
26%
change 1%
English Language Arts
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74%
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75%
state
56%
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Math
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63%
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69%
state
52%
change 1%
Algebra I
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99%
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98%
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85%
change 10%
English Language Arts
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77%
district
79%
state
55%
change 45%
Math
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68%
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71%
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49%
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Algebra I
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72%
district
64%
state
46%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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69%
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70%
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54%
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General Mathematics
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49%
district
45%
state
31%
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Geometry
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94%
district
92%
state
86%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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67%
district
68%
state
59%
no change
Social Science Grade 8
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62%
district
62%
state
47%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
81%
district
44%
state
31%
change 11%
General Mathematics
school
49%
district
44%
state
27%
change 6%
Geometry
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94%
district
50%
state
27%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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72%
district
76%
state
55%
no change
Math
school
63%
district
68%
state
53%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
96%
district
98%
state
83%
change 3%
English Language Arts
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79%
district
79%
state
57%
change 7%
Math
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63%
district
66%
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50%
no change
Algebra I
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72%
district
71%
state
47%
change 12%
English Language Arts
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77%
district
78%
state
57%
no change
General Mathematics
school
49%
district
45%
state
32%
change 6%
Geometry
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100%
district
98%
state
88%
change 12%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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75%
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78%
state
63%
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Social Science Grade 8
school
74%
district
74%
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1342
45%
42%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Canyon Middle School had 28% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
28%
White
27%
Hispanic
23%
Two or More Races
12%
Black
9%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Canyon Middle School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Canyon Middle School
Canyon is the best school!!! This is my last year here and i am very sad. There is so many things to do at the school at lunch there is sports in the back and or activties that you can play some are eating jello and spiting out gunny bears and some you have to hit a volleyball in to a hoop and then run and go get am item. I am on the leadership team and there is so many nice things to say about everyone at canyon!!!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Oct 30, 2010
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